Nigerian midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is set to earn up to €700,000 per season when he eventually extends his contract with Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The 21-year-old has another two
years left on his current deal, but his agent Jonathan Barnet has
agreed a contract until June 2018 with the Biancocelesti on behalf of
his client. It is reported that the club is taking these measures so as
not to lose him on a free transfer.
In the new deal, Lazio is expected to insert a release clause of €10m.
The central midfielder has
spent his entire professional career at Stadio Olimpico having joined
the club in 2011 and has so far featured in 45 Serie A matches.
After starting all four games
for Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup, Onazi needed some time to reach full
fitness and he has yet to make his first appearance of the season.
The player has been linked with
Liverpool and Everton with reports both sides were showing an interest
in signing him in the New Year.
Reports in Italy said Onazi's
agent spent the weekend discussing the future of the players with Lazio
directors. The new deal is expected to be signed next week.
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